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Protesters demand reconstruction of Jannat al-Baqi in front Saudi Arabia Embassy in Canada
July 10, 2017
Protesters demand reconstruction of Jannat al-Baqi in front Saudi Arabia Embassy in Canada
A sudden afternoon shower on Saturday failed to drown out the voices of protesters gathered outside the Saudi Arabian Embassy in Ottawa, Canada to demand the reconstruction of Jannat al-Baqi and the protection of other Islamic heritage sites in the…
Muslims host cultural festival in Oregon
July 10, 2017
Muslims host cultural festival in Oregon
Muslim Education Trust (MET) in Tigard, Oregon, has hosted its inaugural Portland International Muslim Cultural Festival yesterday, July 8, giving the larger community a chance to know and experience the Islamic culture. Muslim Education Trust (MET) in Tigard, Oregon,…
UK arms sales to Saudi Arabia under threat as court ruling on terrorism looms
July 10, 2017
UK arms sales to Saudi Arabia under threat as court ruling on terrorism looms
Britain will be forced to suspend the sale of what potentially could be billions of pounds worth of weapons to Saudi Arabia if it loses a high-profile legal case on Monday. Britain will be forced to suspend the sale…
Free Muslim: Egypt is responsible for the safety and security of detained Uighur students
July 10, 2017
Free Muslim: Egypt is responsible for the safety and security of detained Uighur students
The international non-violence organization, Free Muslim, has charged the Egyptian authorities with the safety and security of the detained Uighurian students. The international non-violence organization, Free Muslim, has charged the Egyptian authorities with the safety and security of the…
Nigeria court rejects Shia cleric’s lawsuit against army
July 9, 2017
Nigeria court rejects Shia cleric’s lawsuit against army
A Nigerian court has dismissed a lawsuit filed by Sheikh Ibrahim Zakzaky, the jailed Shia community leader, against the country’s military over its human rights violations. A Nigerian court has dismissed a lawsuit filed by Sheikh Ibrahim Zakzaky, the…
UN calls on Myanmar to grant citizenship to Rohingya
July 9, 2017
UN calls on Myanmar to grant citizenship to Rohingya
The UN refugee agency has called on Myanmar to grant citizenship to the persecuted Rohingya Muslims. The UN refugee agency has called on Myanmar to grant citizenship to the persecuted Rohingya Muslims. “It’s important to work on granting citizenship…
Mob kills Rohingya Muslim with bricks in street attack
July 6, 2017
Mob kills Rohingya Muslim with bricks in street attack
A police officer in Myanmar fled the scene of a deadly mob attack on Rohingya Muslims that has put the troubled western state of Rakhine on edge, two police officials said on Wednesday. A police officer in Myanmar fled…
Judge to review Tony Blair prosecution ban
July 6, 2017
Judge to review Tony Blair prosecution ban
The most senior judge in England and Wales will hear a case attempting to overturn a ban on prosecuting Tony Blair over Iraq invasion, the Guardian has learned. The most senior judge in England and Wales will hear a…
Refugee influx to Europe hits 100,000 in 2017, says IOM
July 6, 2017
Refugee influx to Europe hits 100,000 in 2017, says IOM
Over 100,000 refugees have made the perilous Mediterranean crossing to Europe so far this year, figures by the United Nations show. Over 100,000 refugees have made the perilous Mediterranean crossing to Europe so far this year, figures by the…
International Organization of Defending the Holy Shrines issues a statement on Baqee Day
July 6, 2017
International Organization of Defending the Holy Shrines issues a statement on Baqee Day
The International Organization of Defending the Holy Shrines issued a statement on the anniversary of the Baqee Cemetery demolition, calling to rebuild the holy shrines. The International Organization of Defending the Holy Shrines issued a statement on the anniversary…